High Surf Advisory issued February 24 at 3:12PM ChST until February 25 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
waves of 10 to 15 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High
Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet in the surf
zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For
the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding
expected.
* WHERE...For the High Surf Warning east facing reefs of the
Marianas. For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk,
north and east facing reefs.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 5 PM Wednesday to 5 PM
ChST Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST
Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from late tonight
through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Breaking
waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous
seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach
erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf remains hazardous due to a building
primary northeast trade swell associated with a southward-moving
shear line. Late tonight, a significant pulse of trade swell is
expected to rapidly build across the Marianas, reinforced by a
strong trade-wind surge behind the shear line. Surf is expected to
become dangerous along east facing reefs Wednesday evening until
Friday afternoon. Surf will remain hazardous along north facing
reefs until Friday afternoon as well.
Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.
Varoitus voimassa ti klo 7:12 - ke klo 9:00
